William Angel Rincon
October 8, 2026
William Angel Rincon, 65, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at his home.
He was born March 4, 1961, in Larned, Kansas, to Juan and Christina Rita (Falcon) Rincon. William graduated from Kinsley High School in 1979, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fort Hays State, and a master’s degree in Social...
Marilyn J. Trechter
September 9, 2026
Marilyn J. Trechter, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Oak Creek Senior Living in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Henry A. and Virginia L. (Ruggels) Trechter on April 5, 1952, in Topeka, KS. Marilyn was a 1970 graduate from Luckey High School in Manhattan. She furthered her education and obtained her...
Allison Darroll Provancial
October 18, 2026
Allison Darroll Provancial, 49, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at her home.
She was born March 23, 1977, in Rosebud, South Dakota. Her parents were Pauline Big Crow and Fred Whirlwind. Allison graduated from Todd County High School in Rosebud, and went on to attend Sunshine Bible Academy in Miller, South Dakota and Haskell University in Lawrence,...
Michael Edward Fennell
October 16, 2026
Michael Edward “Mike” “Mickey” Fennell, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born September 12, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, to Joseph Cletus and Pauline Agnes (Schulte) Fennell. Michael was baptized catholic, and after high school he went on to work for Hallmark Cards in Lawrence and Topeka with his brother, Edward, retiring...
Delores "Lolly" Gonzales
October 11, 2026
Delores “Lolly” Gonzales, age 83, of Lawrence, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Windsor Place in Lawrence.
She was born the daughter of Epigmenio and Maria (Rodriguez) Tiscareno on September 5, 1943, in St. Paul, MN. Delores attended Hayden High School in Topeka and worked as an Audit Clerk for Payless.
Delores was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother,...
Richard Kaberline
October 11, 2026
Richard Kaberline, age 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Lexington Park Nursing Home in Topeka.
Richard was born the son of John and Catherine (Burghart) Kaberline on March 5, 1933. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Hayden High School with the Class of 1952. He continued his education at Washburn University.
On...
Celia (Morales) Zarazua Cameron
October 9, 2026
Celia (Morales) Zarazua-Cameron, 92, of Topeka-formerly of Hawaiian Gardens, California, and Argentine, Kansas-passed away on October 9, 2026, at Lexington Park Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on February 8, 1934, in Argentine, Kansas, to Celestino and Felicitas (Dominguez) Morales.
Celia married Ignacio John Zarazua, and they later divorced. Together, they had eight children.
Celia worked as a caregiver throughout her life, ending her...
Debra "Debbie" S. Grace
October 8, 2026
Debra “Debbie” S. Grace, age 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital surrounded by her family.
Debbie was born on September 11, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard E. and Virginia A. (Schmidt) Limke. She attended Topeka schools and graduated from Highland Park High School.
After several years of dating, Debbie married...
Elena Ambrocio
October 5, 2026
Elena Ambrocio, 60, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
The family will receive friends from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, with a rosary prayed at 7:00pm, Thursday, October 8, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00pm, Friday, October 9, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow...
Diana Susan Jones
October 4, 2026
Diana Susan Jones, 75, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at The Gardens at Aldersgate.
Diana was born on December 15, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Gust Katsbulas, Jr. and Amelia C. “Millie” Pezzulli. She was raised in Topeka and graduated from Highland Park High School.
On December 4, 1970, Diana married Kenneth “Ken” M. Jones at St....
Mary L. Knoettgen
October 2, 2026
Mary Louise Knoettgen, age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Carl Edmond and Myrtle Edith (Hundley) Renard on August 28, 1927, in St. Joseph, MO.
Mary’s life represented hard work, a faithful servant to the Lord, and a steadfast matriarch of her family. For many years she...
Martha "Marti" L. Boling
September 27, 2026
Martha L. Boling, affectionally known as “Marti,” passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Belton, MO.
Marti was born the daughter of Donald and Ruby (Mulanax) Olson on November 17, 1953, in Omaha, Nebraska. Marti attended and graduated from Holton High School in 1972. On August 10, 1985, Marti married Jay Boling in Topeka. On February 14, 2009, the...
Lorene H. Stephenson
September 24, 2026
Lorene H. Stephenson, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Rolling Hills Assisted Living.
She was born September 12, 1934, in Lyndon, Kansas, to Alvin and Mary (Mathey) Dlugosh. Lorene graduated from Lyndon High School in 1952. After high school she met Jimmy Dean Stephenson. They married on March 6, 1954, in Lyndon. They celebrated 59 years...
Jackie Marie Akkerman
September 23, 2026
Jackie M. Akkerman, 38, of Tecumseh, Kansas, passed away on September 23, 2026.
She was born on November 6, 1987, in Riverside, California, to Jeffrey Akkerman and Joelle Stocking.
Above all else, Jackie was a devoted mother to her two children, Zachary and Madison. They were the center of her world, and being their mom was the role she treasured most. The...
Joshua Solis Maldonado
September 23, 2026
Joshua Solis Maldonado, 14, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Topeka.
He was born November 2, 2011, in Zacatecas, Mexico, the beloved son of Lucy Solis Maldonado.
Joshua grew up in Topeka, where he attended St. Matthew Catholic School and was currently a freshman at Shawnee Heights High School. A bright and talented student and athlete, Joshua...
Nancy Jean Severin
September 18, 2026
Nancy Jean Severin, 81, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Topeka.
Nancy was born July 11, 1945, in Axtell, Kansas, to Anthony F. “Tony” Spielman and Josephine B. (Stegeman) Spielman. She attended grade school in Oneida, Kansas, and graduated from Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in 1963.
Throughout her life, Nancy...
Fred R. Rightmeier
September 17, 2026
Fred Robert Rightmeier passed away peacefully at his home at Auburn Assisted Living on September 17th.
Fred was born August 9, 1938, to Garold William (Bill) and Lora Anne (Mae) Snell Rightmeier in Cawker City, KS.
Fred was a 1956 graduate of Keats Hight School and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served most of his tour as an electrical technician...
Timothy Tieyah Laurenzana
September 16, 2026
Tim Tieyah Laurenzana, 90, passed away, Wednesday September 16, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS.
He was born February 5, 1936 at Richards Spur, Comanche County, Oklahoma to Leon Laurenzana and Julia Tieyah.
Tim was a proud Comanche whose life was marked by many accomplishments, including Martial Arts Grandmaster and 9th degree Black Belt. He was inducted into the Texas...
Joseph "Joe" W. Fritton
September 13, 2026
Joseph “Joe” W. Fritton, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Joseph E. and Bertha V. (Lauterbach) Fritton on January 20, 1938. Joe attended Holy Name Grade School and Hayden High School. Following graduation, he attended St. Benedict’s College, receiving his bachelor’s degree.
Joe married Dolores...
Mary Kathaleen Kiernan
September 10, 2026
Mary K. (Shilling) Kiernan passed away on September 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born November 27, 1942, in Havensville, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne Timberlake and Margaret Lum Shilling Timberlake. Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School.
Mary married Patrick “Pat” Kiernan on October 31, 1961. Together, Mary and Pat built a life centered around family and raised four...
